Saturday · Jun 27, 2026
Cool-Aid House Record Found at Thrift Store
Someone dug up a record about the Cool-Aid house at a local thrift store and just learned the whole story. Obscure Vancouver history moment.
Lions Gate Bridge Gets Eight Lanes in Ad Art
Craftsman Collision's local ad depicts the Lions Gate with eight lanes instead of three. Design fail or intentional flex? Locals are noticing.
Simon Doty
Village Studios
SOJU RAVE
The Pearl
All Metro Vancouver Ocean Beaches Open for Swimming
Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health cleared Locarno and Kits Point Hadden beaches; only two inland lakes remain closed due to E. coli levels.
Belgian Fries Are Here
Les Belges just opened in Vancouver — the French caption says it all. Belgian fries are on the menu.
Playhouse Pres: Aluna
Celebrities
Aluna (of AlunaGeorge)
Celebrities Nightclub
Simon Doty
Village Studios
Best of 2010's at Wya? Saturdays
Fortune Sound Club
North Shore Sewage Plant Independent Review Due Early 2027
Metro Vancouver's $3.86-billion troubled project will face scrutiny from a veteran infrastructure team led by EXP Engineering's Rob Andrews.
Aquabus Adds Largest Ferry in Its 41-Year History
The new 48-passenger vessel becomes the highest-capacity miniature ferry on False Creek, outpacing its longtime competitor.
Kumar Sanu Unforgettable 90s Live in Concert
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Kumar Sanu
Queen Elizabeth Theatre - Vancouver
Belgium routs New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place in World Cup
Kevin De Bruyne scored in front of 52,497 fans as Belgium topped Group G. The match was Vancouver's fifth World Cup fixture.
The Play That Goes Wrong - Vancouver
Granville Island Stage at Artsclub
Canucks draft 7 players on second day under new GM Ryan Johnson
Vancouver made trades and selections across six rounds, highlighting bigger-bodied prospects with upside in the secondary rounds.
SKILLIBENG ı BADMAN SHE LOVE TOUR
The Pearl
Boa
Commodore Ballroom
BC Ferries launches World Cup screenings and branded menu items
Canada Soccer partners with BC Ferries and White Spot to celebrate the national team's tournament run while raising funds for youth programs.
Sen̓áḵw rents hit hard but the math matters
Reddit's doing the mortgage math on Sen̓áḵw rents—turns out the Squamish Nation/OPTrust project (6,000+ rental homes, 1,200+ affordable) isn't a greedy flip when you factor in...
TransLink hits busiest day in 6 years as World Cup fans pack system
On June 24, the transit network saw ridership surge as thousands headed to matches, fan zones, and celebrations across the region.
37th Annual WESA Pageant
Celebrities Nightclub
Pinot Noir now dominates B.C. wine country after freeze recovery
Following 2024 climate damage, the province replanted nearly 2,400 acres, with Pinot Noir emerging as the top variety.
Car drove onto sidewalk at Olympic Village station last night
someone drove a car onto the sidewalk at Olympic Village SkyTrain station Friday night. final destination unclear. no word on injuries or what happened after.
FIFA World Cup 2026™ - FREE VIEWING PARTY
The Pearl
B.C. government funds Youth Climate Corps expansion
Province provides additional $1.4 million to support climate employment for people aged 17 to 30 across the province.
Costco hot dog bike riders cleared out the food court
group of people dressed as hot dogs rode bikes to Costco on Saturday morning and bought out all the polish dogs. The food court ran out by 9 a.m. — new batch or regular hot...
South Surrey pottery mural will celebrate craft and community
Crescent Park Pottery Studio set to receive public art installation after unanimous artist selection.
Standout Vancouver dishes that defined June
From fried chicken and foie to Dungeness crab, six eats that anchored the month's dining scene.
20-year-old stabbed multiple times near Granville strip
VPD investigating Saturday morning attack at Seymour and Nelson; no suspects identified yet.
West Vancouver studies conservation society as tenant for historic Boathouse site
The Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative Society pitched plans for a "biosphere discovery hub" in the former waterfront restaurant. Council shows early enthusiasm for the vision.
Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival brings world-class acts to town July 23-26
Four days of free weekend jazz, blues, and arts in the historic village, plus ticketed headliner concerts. The Cool Blues Show returns over two nights with eight headliners.
$12.5K Sen̓áḵw penthouse pulled from market after premature listing
The luxury penthouse listing disappeared after the asking price showed up online too early. CDO says it's no longer available—looks like they wanted to control the roll-out better.
North Van signs health innovation district partnerships with eight organizations
Central Lonsdale will become a hub for prevention, wellness, and digital health. Capilano, Vancouver Coastal Health, TELUS Health, and others commit to the vision announced Thursday.
Switzerland faces Iran—or possibly Algeria—in Vancouver World Cup match July 2
BC Place will host a knockout Round of 32 match after group stage concludes Saturday. Switzerland has secured their spot; Iran has a 92% chance of being their opponent.
Harbor Events Center doesn't serve free water, raising legal questions
Someone at a Harbor Events Center show flagged that the massive venue isn't providing free drinking water, which they say should be a legal requirement. They're wondering if...
14-year-old arrested after dangerous e-dirt bike riding spree in Port Moody
Youth arrested after riding illegally on Ioco Road, performing wheelies and stunts in oncoming traffic. Police say the bike is capable of exceeding 100 km/h and cannot be...
B.C. Premier Eby heads to China on shortened trade mission starting today
Eby leaves June 27 for Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou but will cut the trip short two days to return by July 2. The mission focuses on LNG, tourism, wood, and agricultural exports.
